This Domestic Team post at Royal Preston Hospital sits within One LSC, the estates and facilities service hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The core of the work is cleaning wards, departments and public and staff areas on a rota, reducing infection risk and reporting faults and stock shortages. It is a permanent role with various hours to be discussed at interview, and the work can be physically demanding. No prior experience is needed, as full training is given.
What the job involves
- General cleaning of wards, public and staff areas on a rota within the Domestic Team
- Carry out cleaning in a designated area, including intensive cleaning of surfaces below waist height
- Communicate with the Domestic Supervisor and colleagues by phone, radio and written procedures about cleaning tasks and service needs
- Communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff, patients and visitors to understand service needs
- Assist with cleaning in any area of the organisation as required
- Keep accurate and complete records of all cleaning activities
- Assist staff with maintenance work on hard and soft floor coverings
- Identify and report equipment defects and stock shortages
- Identify and report risks in the working environment, such as pest sightings or building faults
- Follow policies and procedures on building security and access
- Support the continued improvement of the Domestic service
- Support new domestic services assistants through the department Buddy System
Qualifications
- Good general education
Experience
- Experience of cleaning within a working environment
- Experience of working with the public
Other
- Friendly, reliable and conscientious manner
Nice to have
- Experience of cleaning within a healthcare setting
- NVQ or other recognised qualifications
- COSHH certificate
- Functional skills Level 2 or GCSE in English and Maths
What’s offered
- Varied development opportunities
- Full training in cleaning standards and NHS guidelines
- Opportunity to learn new skills and work with staff across hospital roles
- Support to build a career path within the hospital
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
